1st movement of Symphony (fast), in sonata form (Mozart wrote 41 symphonies, only 2 of them minor)

Rhythm, metre and tempo

·4/4 throughout

·Molto Allegro – very fast

·Short rhythmic ideas are repeated to create unity: the first subject starts with an anacrusis of two quavers, which is followed by a crochet. This rhythm is repeated throughout the first subject.

·Some dotted rhythms and syncopation to help create momentum and add interest

Melody

·Made up of balanced 4 or 8 bar phrases that sound like questions and answers: 2nd subject starts with a 4 bar phrase that ends on an imperfect cadence (question). This is followed by a 4 bar phrase that ends on a perfect cadence (answer)